Want to enhance your social media marketing and expand your reach on Instagram? Look no further than The Social Planner! We're here to guide you through the latest trend on the platform: Instagram reels.
With reels, you can easily create brief yet captivating videos to connect with your audience and boost your brand's visibility. Showcase your products or services in a fun and creative way, drawing in potential customers and driving traffic to your website.
Don't let this opportunity slip away - start utilizing the power of Instagram Reels with The Social Planner today!
- Ensure you have already added an Instagram Professional account [Publishing Reels to a personal or creator account is NOT available]
- Upload Images and videos in Media Library before creating the reel
Please Note: If you’re not sure what type of Instagram profile you have, here’s how to find out:
1. In the Instagram app, go to your profile, and then select the profile menu in the top right of the screen.
2. Select Settings from the list, and then select Account.
3. On the Account page, scroll to the bottom. The options you see there tell you what type of Instagram profile you currently have.
Personal profiles show the Switch to Professional Account option.
Creator profiles show the Switch account type > Switch to a personal account and Switch to business account options.
Business profiles show the Switch account type > Switch to a personal account and Switch to Creator account options.
Increased visibility: Instagram Reels allow users to reach a wider audience. When you create a Reel, it has the potential to be featured on the Explore page, where people who don't follow you can discover your content. This exposure can help individuals, influencers, and businesses gain more visibility and attract new followers.
Creative expression: Reels offer a platform for users to showcase their creativity and talent. With various editing tools, effects, filters, and audio options, people can experiment and create engaging visually appealing short videos.
Discoverability: Instagram Reels' algorithm shows users content based on interests, preferences, and engagement patterns. This means that if you consistently create engaging Reels, your content is more likely to be recommended to users likely to enjoy it. This can help individuals and brands increase their reach and attract more followers.
Business promotion: Reels also allow businesses to humanize their brand and connect with their audience more personally.
Bite-sized content consumption: Short-form content is popular in today's fast-paced digital environment due to its quick and easily consumable nature. Users can scroll through Reels quickly, making it a convenient way to discover and engage with content.
Note: If you choose another social account, Reels will not be visible. You must select one or multiple Instagram Professional accounts to publish to Instagram.
If your post was scheduled, you will see your reel under the "schedule posts" tab
- Suggested video size up to 1GB and for thumbnail is 8MB.
- Aspect Ratio - The dimension should be recommended at 9:16.
- Duration: 15 mins maximum and 3 seconds minimum
- Format: MOV or MP4
No, Reels can only be used with Instagram Professional accounts. Reels will not be visible for publishing if you select another type of account.
Using The Social Planner, you can include up to 10 images or videos in your Instagram Reel.
Yes, Instagram Reels have a duration limit. Your reel should be between 3 seconds (minimum) and 15 minutes (maximum) long.
Yes, you can schedule your Instagram Reel for later publication using The Social Planner. After creating your reel, you can choose "Schedule for Later," and it will be saved for future posting.
No, Instagram Reels can only be published from Instagram Professional accounts. Personal or creator accounts do not have access to this feature.
Instagram Reels provide a fun and creative way to showcase your products or services, making engaging and connecting with your audience through visual storytelling easier.
There is no specific limit to the number of Instagram Reels you can create using The Social Planner. You can use the feature as often as you like to engage your audience and promote your brand.
